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HomeElections CodeDiv. 7Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 4§ 7244 Committee Chair Notification Requirement

§ 7244 Committee Chair Notification Requirement

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§ 7244 Committee Chair Notification Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •After a committee's first meeting, the new leader must tell the county elections office their name.
  • •This must be done within 5 days of the meeting.
  • •The rule helps keep track of who is in charge of the committee.

Example

A school's parent-teacher committee holds its first meeting and picks a new leader.

The new leader must tell the county elections office their name within 5 days. If they don't, they're breaking the rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7244 Committee Chair Notification Requirement

Within five days after a committee meets for its organizational meeting, the newly elected chairperson of the committee shall notify the county elections official of his or her name. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

committeeorganizational meetingchairpersoncounty elections official

Related Statutes

  • § 7243 Committee Meeting Call Rules
  • § 7441 Committee Officer Selection Rules
  • § 7444 Committee Meeting Call By Majority
  • § 6760 Peace And Freedom Nominations
  • § 6761 Presidential Primary Committee Filing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 7244.
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